Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

dặt dẹo

[zat̚˧˨ʔ zɛw˧˨ʔ]

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Meaning · English

(adverb) unsettledly

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

nằm dặt dẹo bên lề đường bụi bặmto lie dead on the filthy sidewalks every now and then

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Meaning · English

(adverb) lopsidedly

Bị chuốc cho lắm rồi người đứng dặt dẹo ra.The man had been unable to remain a firm stand for his excessive imbibement.

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What does “dặt dẹo” mean?

(adverb) unsettledly

Is “dặt dẹo” formal or informal?

dặt dẹo is generally informal.

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